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What is the difference between the functional groups present in the following pairs of compounds?
a. Acid halides and Acid amides
b. Ethers and Esters
c. Aldehydes and Ketones
What is the difference between the functional groups present in the following pairs of compounds?
a. Acid halides and Acid amides
b. Ethers and Esters
c. Aldehydes and Ketones
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Describe the following reactions of acyl chlorides: a. Hydrolysis on addition of water at room temperature to give the carboxylic acid and HCl. b. Reaction with an alcohol at room temperature to produce an ester and HCI. c. Reaction with phenol at room temperature to produce an ester and HCI. d. Reaction with ammonia at room temperature to produce an amide and HCI. e. Reaction with a primary or secondary amine at room temperature to produce.